# Edit a secret

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**Who can use this feature?**

* Workspace **Owners**, **Super Admins**, **Admins**, and **Users**
* Secret **Owners**
* Supported using the Cerby web app and mobile app
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As a secret **Owner**, you can edit a secret added to your Cerby workspace. The process is different depending on the Cerby client app you use:

* [Cerby web app](#cerby-web-app)
* [Cerby mobile app](#cerby-mobile-app)

The following sections describe each process.

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## Cerby web app

To edit a secret using the Cerby web app, you must complete the following steps:

1. Log in to your [Cerby](https://app.cerby.com/) workspace.
2. Select the **Secrets** option from the left menu. The **Secrets** page is displayed.
3. Click the **Settings** icon of the corresponding secret card. The secret details page is displayed with the **Settings** tab activated. ​**NOTE:** If an identity challenge is configured, the **Confirm your identity to continue** dialog box is displayed. To confirm your identity, use one of [Cerby's multi-factor authentication methods](https://help.cerby.com/tips-and-troubleshooting/best-practices/set-up-your-identity-with-cerby-s-mfa-methods).
4. Click the **Edit** icon of the corresponding field to make it editable.
5. Enter the new value in the field. For temporary secrets, you can select a new expiration time from the **Expires in** drop-down menu:
   * **1 Day**
   * **2 Days**
   * **7 Days**
   * **14 Days**
   * **Custom**\
     **IMPORTANT:** When selecting the Custom option, a calendar is displayed for you to choose a specific date and click **Apply**. Your choice in the calendar is limited to one month or 30 days. For more information about temporary secrets, read the article [Secrets](https://help.cerby.com/getting-started/concepts/credential-management/secrets).
6. Click the **Done** icon to save the changes. A success message box is displayed.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 as necessary.
8. (Optional) Add an attachment by completing the following steps:
   1. Click the **Add attachment** button. A file dialog box is displayed.
   2. Select the file you want to attach to the secret. For more information on the size limits and supported file formats, read the [Attachment and input specifications](https://help.cerby.com/getting-started/concepts/credential-management/secrets#h-4d6ff4fb5e) section.
   3. Click the **Open** button. The file dialog box closes, and the file is displayed in the **Attachments** section.
   4. Repeat steps a to c as necessary.
9. (Optional) Turn on the identity challenge for the secret by activating the **Request users to confirm their identity to view the secret** switch in the **Settings** section.

Now you are done.

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## Cerby mobile app

To edit a secret using the Cerby mobile app, you must complete the following steps:

1. Open the Cerby mobile app on your mobile phone.
2. Log in to your Cerby workspace.
3. Activate the **Secrets** tab.
4. Select the corresponding secret from the list. The secret details screen is displayed.
5. Tap the **More options** (...) icon at the top right of the screen. A drop-down menu is displayed.
6. Select the **Edit** option from the menu. The **Edit secret** screen is displayed.
7. Enter the new information in the corresponding fields:
   * **Enter a secret label:** It is the name of the secret that is always displayed on the secret card.
   * **Secret:** It is the body of the secret that only users with shared access can view. You can enter up to 45,000 characters.
8. (Optional) Add an attachment by completing the following steps:
   1. Tap the **Add attachment** button. A file dialog box is displayed.
   2. Select the file you want to attach to the secret. For more information on the size limits and supported file formats, read the [Attachment and input specifications](https://help.cerby.com/getting-started/concepts/credential-management/secrets#h-4d6ff4fb5e) section.
   3. Repeat steps a and b as necessary.
9. Tap the **Save item** button. A message box is displayed, and the **Edit screen** closes.

Now you are done.


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